Finally, the summer of 2018 is upon us. I'm not going to lie, these past few months have been tough. The weather had everything to do with it. It was colder than it had been recently and we had an extended winter. But now, the sun is showing himself more, temperatures are rising and the summer festivities are creeping closer and closer. This summer will be memorable because I want it to be.

No Grad, No Problem

My summer is a little different this year. I have one more semester of college left so I'm not faced with the post-grad questions just yet. As a matter of fact, not graduating actually shaped my summer goals and aspirations. I'm determined to put myself in a better position for post-graduation success by applying to jobs, interning, and looking at schools for graduate school. I get a chance to raise my grades, no matter how little. Most importantly, I get to work and earn some cash and work experience. When you're in school you want to do everything, but you don't always have the funds. At home, you have the funds, and all is right with the world.

Get Right

Another important thing for me this summer is getting my body right. Honestly, I don't feel like I've been my best self physically, and I attributed it to being tall and not really needing to bulk up. The truth is, I see myself as kind of skinny, and I'd like to add some muscle and definition before I head back to school. An extra 15-20 pounds of muscle won't kill me, now that I think about it, I'll look damn good. As a 22 year-old man, it's my job to take care of my mental, physical, and emotional health, and working out goes a long way to doing that.

Developing My Talents

I'm a person of many talents. I'm funny, I fancy myself as an actor, and I dance a little bit. I also started a basketball podcast because I love the game. Despite all these talents, I don't feel as though I've put in adequate time to develop them as much as I could. That's definitely something I want to change. I want to immerse myself in my work and develop my creative side. I recently did a short film for a friend's class and I've received some positive reviews but I feel like I can do better, and more at the same time. I've seen too many people capitalize on their talent, and it's time for me to do the same. A commitment to my craft will go a long way in my future and this is the summer to maximize the gifts.

All in all, the summer of 2018 should be looked back on as a turning point in my life. I have set goals for myself and I plan to achieve them. I can become a better me, and increase my exposure in the things I do best. I look forward to the best summer yet, because that's what I'm gonna make it.